Transportation Engineer or Planner (2-4 Years)

At Fehr & Peers, our people bring different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to their work, with one thing in common—a passion for transportation. We highly value that same passion in candidates for our team.

As a Transportation Engineer or Planner with 2-4 years of experience, you are building on a strong technical foundation and beginning to take on greater ownership in your work. This role represents an important step in your career—where you move from primarily executing tasks to helping shape project approaches, leading efforts, and mentoring others.

You’ll work on a wide range of planning and engineering projects, developing both your technical expertise and your ability to manage projects, support clients, and contribute to the success of your team. Along the way, you’ll be supported by a collaborative culture that values mentorship, encourages initiative, and empowers you to grow into a strong project manager.

Project Experience May Include:

Transportation impact studies (e.g. CEQA and non-CEQA studies)

Bicycle and pedestrian planning

Access, circulation, and parking studies

Multimodal operations assessments

Complete streets planning, operations, and design

Transit forecasting and operations

Travel behavior forecasting

Vehicle miles of travel (VMT) assessments

Systemic safety studies

Corridor and interchange studies

Climate action plans

Freight planning and TDM strategies

Conceptual through final design (e.g., bikeways, signals, signing and striping, roundabouts, lighting, temporary traffic control)

Responsibilities

Lead tasks and manage projects, including coordinating scope, schedule, and budget

Apply standard and intermediate analytical techniques independently, with appropriate guidance

Contribute to project approaches, problem-solving, and decision-making

Prepare clear, well-organized technical reports, memos, and presentations

Participate in and lead client meetings and support relationship development

Mentor entry-level staff and interns, including delegating, reviewing work and providing guidance

Assist with proposal efforts and business development initiatives

Balance multiple assignments while managing your own workload effectively

Conduct site visits and field data collection as needed

Embrace opportunities to learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and ways of working that enhance day-to-day work, while maintaining professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability for results

Growth & Development

In this role, you can expect to:

Take increasing ownership of your work and understand how it contributes to overall project success

Strengthen your project management skills by leading smaller efforts and coordinating with team members

Develop confidence in communicating technical concepts to clients, stakeholders, and the public

Build mentoring and delegation skills as you support junior staff

Begin developing an area of technical expertise while continuing to expand your overall skillset

Explore new tools and ideas through our internal Research and Development program

Qualifications

2–4 years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related field (e.g., geography, math, statistics, economics)

Experience applying transportation analysis techniques with increasing independence

Experience in one or more of the following areas (experience in all is not required): transportation planning, traffic engineering, transportation design (conceptual through PS&E), complete streets, traffic operations analysis, or travel demand modeling

Familiarity with relevant software (experience with all is not required):

General: Microsoft Excel, GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), CAD (AutoCAD, MicroStation)

Traffic Operations: HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra

Modeling: Cube/Voyager, TransCAD, VISUM, Emme

Programming: Python and/or R

Demonstrated ability to manage tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take initiative

Interest in mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative team environment

EIT certification (for engineering candidates) preferred; progress toward professional licensure encouraged

Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools, while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment

Benefit Highlights: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance. 401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing. Flexible Spending Accounts. Commuter Benefits. Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave. 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. Mentoring and Career Development programs. Research and Development group participation, and more. Full information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page. EEO: Fehr & Peers is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We recruit, hire, develop, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions of our employees and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

San Francisco Applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Nondiscrimination: Fehr & Peers ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.